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  • elvia perrin  
  • email: ep13@txstate.edu 
  • Cell: 512-289-8186                                                                       
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DRAWING 1    |     FALL 2023                                    

JMC 2120  |8- 10:50am t/th   

                                                          

I. Course Description:

In Drawing 1 students will build on basic drawing skills and experiment with wet and dry media and drawing techniques to explore the human form. Concentration will be placed on developing strong communication skills, both verbally and visually. Students will realize project ideas through dialogue, process and experimentation. This class encourages conceptual awareness, analytical thinking and a collaborative learning environment.

II. Course Overview:

Students will explore personal visual ideas using the human form using a variety of materials, artistic approaches and research. They are expected to apply formal elements and principles of art through a series of developed projects. Students are expected to develop visual imagery explored through process, experimentation and dialogue.   The class will encourage students to develop a visual language, pursue conceptual growth, and learn skills toward critical thinking, through research of suggested artists and reading to better understand contemporary studio practice and approaches. Students are encouraged to visit local galleries, museums and lectures, in person or virtually. 

III. Course Structure:

This course will be constructed with in-person + online demonstrations on drawing techniques, work sessions from online pictoral aides, some object rendering from observation, at home work sessions and group/individual critiques.   There will be assigned readings and classroom information that students will be required to know and reference through out the semester. The critiques will be held on each demonstrated process and students are required to show finished work and participate verbally. Outside class time is required for this course. You should plan 6-10 additional hours for independent studio each week. Students will need extra time for project construction, practicing techniques, and research. All assignments will be due by on the final class day to receive credit for this course. The projects may require in the studio and/ or at home to accommodate social distancing requirements.

Required TEXTBOOK

The Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study, Kimon Nicolaides, Houghton Milin Company Boston. This is available as a FREE pdf: https://epdf.pub/queue/the-natural-way-to-draw.html

V. Course Objectives:

 

  •  To translate the 3-D human form onto a 2-D picture plane.
  • To strengthen drawing and observational skills.
  • To develop an understanding of anatomical proportion and structure
  • To develop a vocabulary for conceptualizing and analyzing drawing.
  • To problem solve visually and develop a critical eye.
  • To experiment with various drawing approaches and material.
  • To be able receive and give constructive feedback.
  • To articulate in the formal analysis of drawing and communicate one’s ideas orally.

VI. Course Communication: Communication will be done through TX State Bobcat email. Please check your email for class updates and course communication. All course materials will be posted on CANVAS site & please refer to website for any missing handouts, PPT’s and updated Assignment schedule.   You can always email me about anything and text me with questions …my information is on the first page.

VII. Grading and Evaluation: Each assignment will have specific guidelines and objectives. Assignments will be graded based on objective achievement, technical proficiency and presentation. Each assignment must be complete to be graded. Assignment grades will include critique participation and may include completed readings or writing components to receive full credit.

Semester grade is derived from: A 100 -90 | B   89-80 | C   79-70 | D 69-60 | F 59-0

  1. Overall project achievement: all assignments must be fully explored + finished.
  2. Professional and presentation of the work.
  3. Effort and contribution: which includes technical growth and experimentation.
  4. Attendance and participation: Arriving Late, Leaving early and general attendance. Class and critique participation, being constructive, positive and participating in class discussions

Projects turned in late will be deducted 10 points each class day they are late.

VIII. Assignment Requirements:

  • All assignments must be discussed and approved before starting.
  • Projects must adhere to minimum assignment requirements.
  • Presentation of all works must be professional.
  • There are no substitute assignments. Students are responsible are materials presented in class despite attendance. Some projects are in-class projects that you must be in class to credit for.
  • Students' work must be their own. Appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s work will be consider “plagiarism” and result in an F for the course.
  • All works must be available for midterm and final portfolios regardless if I have seen the work before.
  • Late work will be dropped by one letter grade for each class day late.

IX. Studio/Safety Practice + MODEL ETIQUETTE:

STUDIO PRACTICE

  • Students are graded on participation and classroom etiquette.
  • Student must participate verbally in class/ individual critiques.
  • During Critiques Be on time, Be Prepared, Turn off phones, actively participate. During Demonstrations: Be on time, Be Prepared, Turn off phones, actively participate. Ask questions + Take notes
  • Take emergency cell phone conversations outside the room.
  • No cell phone ringers on. No text messaging during critiques or demonstrations.
  • Do not watch videos, shows etc… on laptops or other devices during class.
  • All students will work to keep the classroom clean at all times. Students must clean up after themselves and leave the room cleaner than they found it.
  • Students will respect other’s workspaces and work. Don’t move prints on drying racks + sheetrock area without artist’s permission.
  • Buy your own supplies & Don’t use other student’s supplies without permission.
  • In general the use of this classroom space and the required materials for this course are considered low risk.
  • Utilize class time and manage your time well.
  • Do not arrive late or leave early
  • Be flexible with print approaches + assignments to adjust to print studio + home studio practices during this pandemic.
  • Keep communication open. Ask questions if you don’t understand.
  • Communicate well and be prepared to show progress of projects in person or online when needed.
  • Use last 10 minutes of class to clean up + put items away for the day.

SAFETY PRACTICE

  • Read and understand all product labels for media before use.
  • Wash hands thoroughly after every use of media and avoid skin contact with paint, containing cobalt or cadmium, chemicals and solvents.
  • Adhere to proper use of easels, tables, paper cutter, x-acto or utility knife as demonstrated by instructor.
  • Use Spray adhesives, fixatives, and spray paint in the vented booth or outside.
  • Leave it clearer than how you found it: clean presses, squeegees, sinks, tables, ink knives + rollers after use so the next person can use it.

THE MODEL: RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Our model is a professional hired by the School of Art & Design and shall be

respected as such by students.

  • Avoid coming and going from studio while model is dressing or posing; students should always be discreet if they must leave the studio during this time.
  • Draw while the model is posing. Refrain from any conversation with classmates during this time.
  • Do not hold conversations with the model. S/he is working. If a student has a request of the model regarding a pose or other matter, do not discuss with the model directly— inform instructor.
  • Do not lounge on model platform; this is the model’s space.
  • Never touch the model.
  • Never make comments about the model’s physical appearance.
  • Absolutely NO PHOTOGRAPHS OF MODEL! (All electronics stored for duration of class

X. Attendance and Class Participation: Course Participation is mandatory. Attendance is expected for all demonstrations and critique days either online or in person. (These dates appear in bold on the calendar.) Students are responsible for any material presented in class. Students are required to participate verbally in class critiques and be an active part of the classroom environment either in person or virtually.

  • Students are required to participate in class environment and be an active in class discussions and critiques.
  • Critiques are mandatory and considered a part of your project grade. Failure to attend your critique will result in grade deductions. Critiques may be in person or virtually.
  • Do not arrive late or leave early from in person class meetings and communicate with the instructor.
  • Active participation in the course requires finished assignments for all course work assigned, in- progress project communication and final project presentation during critiques.

XI. Disabilities Accommodation:

Students with disabilities or special needs (as documented by the Office of Disabilities Services (512.245.3451) should identify themselves at during the first 2 weeks of the semester. Students are still required to fulfill requirements of the course to get credit including assignment and attendance requirements.

XII. Supply List

MISC

 

  • Portfolio large enough to hold 22” x 30” paper without folding or two pieces of foam core that can be substituted
  • Post it Tape + FROG tape work the best but you can also use Blue painter’s tape or (drafting or artist style)
  • Scissors
  • Glue Stick- any kind- I use UHU
  • Metal Ruler 18-24” + See through Sewing ruler 18”
  • Fixative spray!!!!
  • Templates: Circles, Ovals, Squares
  • X-Acto Utility Knife
  • Stump (rolled paper smudging tools)
  • 1-2 pointed water color brushes (cheap)
  • (1) Erasers (white vinyl and (2-4) gray kneaded)

 

PAPER

  • (1) Paper Pad: 18” x 24” Strathmore 400 series tablets white 80lb smooth surface
  • Sketchbook 8.5” x 11” or 9” 12” do not buy smaller sizes (80ish pages)
  • Newsprint pad 18” x 24” ( 50-100 sheets)
  • 1-3 Pieces of 22 x 30 Vellum or other transparent paper.
  • Canson Mi-Teintes Drawing Paper: 1 -2 pieces of gray toned paper smooth medium gray drawing 18 x 25 paper ( browns + grays acceptable)

DRAWING MATERIAL

  • Vine charcoal (soft)
  • Compressed charcoal (Alpha Color Brand charcoal if available or SOHO)
  • Speedball India Ink
  • Graphite Pencil set (2H, H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B) + Hand Sharpener
  • Ebony pencil/graphite stick
  • General’s Charcoal pencils black and white Soft or Medium
  • Conte Sketching Crayons ( SOHO Sketch squares or Conte de Paris)
  • oil pastels

( black, white + earth tones- sanquine, sepia, sienna, yellow ochre, umber)

 

XIII. Suppliers:           

San Marcos:

Texas State University Colloquium Bookstore

Hobby Lobby

Michael’s

Austin:

UT Co-OP

Jerry’s Artarama

6010 N I H 35,

Austin, TX 78752

 

ONLINE:

Jerry'sartarama ( ATX + SATX)

Dick Blick

Amazon

ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITY NOTES

Our Mission and Our Shared Values

 

Faculty who wish to include information about the university’s mission and shared values statements in a syllabus for spring 2023 courses should use the following statements from the 2017-2023 Texas State University Plan: 

 

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

 

Shared Values

In pursuing our mission, we, the faculty, staff, and students of Texas State University, are guided by a shared collection of values:

 

  • Teaching and learning based on research, student involvement, and the free exchange of ideas in a supportive environment;
  • Research and creative activities that encompass the full range of academic disciplines—research with relevance, from the sciences to the arts, from the theoretical to the applied;
  • The cultivation of character, integrity, honesty, civility, compassion, fairness, respect, and ethical behavior in all members of our university community;
  • A diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a sense of community as essential conditions for campus life;
  • A commitment to service and leadership for the publicgood;
  • Responsible stewardship of our resources and environment;and
  • Continued reflection and evaluation to ensure that our strengths as acommunity always benefit those we serve.

 

Health and Wellbeing

 

The Dean of Students Office manages Here to Help to assist students experiencing crises or emergencies or displaying concerning behaviors. Submissions are received directly by the Dean of Students Office’s CARE Center. This process takes an individualized and holistic approach to assessing submissions and determining an appropriate course of action or referral based on the information provided in the submission.

 

The Counseling Center provides counseling, telemental health, and educational workshops and videos for students. For students, the Student Health Center provides evaluation and medical management of these common mental health issues and others.

 

Bobcat Balance serves the legal, financial, and mental health needs of faculty and staff.  LinkedIn Learning is available to all faculty, staff, and students and includes resources on well-being, career development, time management, and other skills and knowledge.

 

Student Absences and Absence Notification

 

Faculty have discretion in managing student absences, including those due to illness. Faculty members determine appropriate arrangements for students who miss class. Please refer to UPPS 02.06.03 and UPPS 02.06.01 for absences related to student participation in university-sponsored events and religious holy days.

 

For faculty who ask students requesting excused absences to contact the Dean of Students Office, students should be directed to the information available on the Dean of Students’ Absence Notifications webpage. Students should only be referred to the Dean of Students Office if they are unable to complete the on-line request due to access limitations or emergencies/crises. For questions, contact the Dean of Students Office at (512) 245-2124.